Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mills College Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (188 Rentals)

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3846 Buell St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3846 Buell St

3846 Buell StOakland, CA 94619
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2626 73rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2626 73rd Ave

2626 73rd AveOakland, CA 94605
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3644 Magee Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
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3633 Patterson Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3633 Patterson Ave

3633 Patterson AveOakland, CA 94619
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5549 Foothill Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5549 Foothill Blvd

5549 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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3675 39th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3675 39th Ave

3675 39th AveOakland, CA 94619

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6125 Hayes St
Studio Apartments

6125 Hayes St

6125 Hayes StOakland, CA 94621
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2802 68th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2802 68th

2802 68th AveOakland, CA 94605
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2770 74th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2770 74th Ave

2770 74th AveOakland, CA 94605
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4 Plex
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4 Plex

6147 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94605
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Bates Hall
Studio Apartments

Bates Hall

6670 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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6614 Bancroft Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6614 Bancroft Ave

6614 Bancroft AveOakland, CA 94605

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3421 68th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

3421 68th Ave

3421 68th AveOakland, CA 94605
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3805 Maybelle Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3805 Maybelle Ave

3805 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619
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6701 Laird Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

6701 Laird Ave

6701 Laird AveOakland, CA 94605
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3170 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3170 High St

3170 High StOakland, CA 94619
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2817 67th Ave
Studio Apartments

2817 67th Ave

2817 67th AveOakland, CA 94605
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4800 Daisy St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4800 Daisy St

4800 Daisy StOakland, CA 94619

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7800 Ney Ave
Studio Apartments

7800 Ney Ave

7800 Ney AveOakland, CA 94605
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3503 Kansas St
Studio Apartments

3503 Kansas St

3503 Kansas StOakland, CA 94619
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2227-2237 62nd Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2227-2237 62nd Ave

2227-2237 62nd AveOakland, CA 94605
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Pueblo Alegre
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pueblo Alegre

1800-1812 57th AveOakland, CA 94621
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3000 Seminary Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3000 Seminary Ave

3000 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94605
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5315 Cole St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5315 Cole St

5315 Cole StOakland, CA 94601
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3840 39th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3840 39th Ave

3840 39th AveOakland, CA 94619

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6912 Lacey Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6912 Lacey Ave

6912 Lacey AveOakland, CA 94605
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3461 39th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3461 39th Ave

3461 39th AveOakland, CA 94619
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3833 Maybelle Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3833 Maybelle Ave

3833 Maybelle AveOakland, CA 94619
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6730 Laird Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6730 Laird Ave

6730 Laird AveOakland, CA 94605
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3774-3778 39th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3774-3778 39th Ave

3774-3778 39th AveOakland, CA 94619
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4414 Penniman Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4414 Penniman Ave

4414 Penniman AveOakland, CA 94619

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Cheapest Available Mills College Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mills College area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2451 Seminary Ave priced from $1,350. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Mills College apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2451 Seminary Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,350
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,390
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
Foothill Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
Pinewood Terrace0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,495
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,581
The Seminary Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
5452 Bancroft Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,695
6619-6625 Bancroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills College, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mills College area is the $2.82 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 3809 Maybelle Ave in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Mills College apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Granite Pointe Apartments starting at $2,633 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mills College apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3809 Maybelle Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.82
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.93
5360 Brookdale Ave, Unit 5360 Brookdale Ave5360 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.71
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
6619-6625 Bancroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.66
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D1BR,1BA$3.10
5452 Bancroft Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.22
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.10
The Seminary Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.80
2451 Seminary Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mills College Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mills College Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mills College is starting from $1,581 at Granite Pointe Apartments.

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